An independent Australian MP has tabled a bill to eradicate the “jobs for mates” culture in Australia’s political system, where public positions are appointed based on relationships rather than merits.
On March 6, Independent MP Sophie Scamps, who represents the Mackellar electorate in Sydney, introduced the Transparent and Quality Public Appointments Bill 2023 in the House of Representatives to ensure the transparency and quality of public appointments.
She also called out on the prevailing corruption culture in the political system, describing it as a “national shame.”
“This bill would ensure that a candidate with the requisite expertise and knowledge gets the job, not the bloke the minister went to school with,” she told parliament….